Tip replacement Questions

[MN Kid]

I am going to try my hand at replacing my first tip and have a few questions.

First, I have access to an industrial LeBlond metal lathe. I've watched several of the videos on the web and have a good idea of what to expect. I assume that I'll have to make some sort of adaptor for the shaft. Any suggestions on what I should use or what material I should make the adaptor from?

Next, what rpm would be optimal for cue tip replacement?

Any other suggestions or insight would also be greatly appreciated.

Thank You,
Randy

 

[Eric Wynne]

Make your adapter or collet from delrin . you'll need to support the other side of the shaft out of the spindle so it doesn't flop around . around 700 rpm should be about right . First cut towards ferrel until you're almost down to it . Use a sanding board about 2" wide with 320 grit to level tip with ferrel . Then progress to 400 grit , then 600 grit and then wet side of tip with spit and use a quality cloth to lightly squeeze side of tip to burnish . I use a tip trimmer to shape . It's like a concave file that holds a strip of 100 grit garnet paper . Angle about 35 degrees to get great shape . Good luck...